THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Region 1 acknowledged the crucial role of Local government units (LGUs) in the success of anti-illegal drug enforcement initiatives and rallied them to continue providing support to maintain drug-free communities. PDEA Acting Assistant Regional Director Joshua Arquero noted that local governments have been…
OUT of the 2,410 inmates currently held in facilities under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) across Region 1, more than half or 1,315 are incarcerated for drug-related offenses, according to the latest BJMP data. Another 459 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) face rape charges, while 227 are…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Collision between van, dump truck leaves one dead A crash between a van and a dump truck in the town of Sto. Tomas claimed the life of a 20-year-old man. Based on police investigation, the dump truck driver, a 58-year-old man, was attempting to turn right…
A joint police buy-bust operation in Malasiqui town led to the arrest of a high-value drug suspect and his alleged cohort, yielding an estimated ₱680,000 worth of suspected shabu on August 26, 2025. The primary target, a 22-year-old service crew member tagged by authorities as a High-Value Individual (HVI), was…
THE provincial police, in support of the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) intensified campaign and strict implementation of traffic laws, added its voice to the call for motorists to know and follow road rules. Among the most important of these is for all slow-moving vehicles – especially tricycles, electric vehicles, bicycles,…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Wanted illegal recruiter nabbed in San Manuel A wanted illegal recruiter, identified as Rogelio Paddit Mendoza, 63, was apprehended by local authorities in San Manuel on July 1, 2025 based on a court-issued warrant. Mendoza, a resident of Barangay Guiset Sur, was apprehended by a joint…
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT — Traffic enforcers of the Calasiao Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) undergo a four-day seminar with actual field demonstration on traffic flow management from Metro Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) specialists. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
AS the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) stands in the spotlight of public scrutiny following Senator Panfilo Lacson’s privilege speech on controversial flood control projects nationwide, the agency’s head in the Ilocos Region assured that all their undertakings are above board. DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel Tan explained…
THE slope protection project in Tondaligan, Dagupan City, is being repaired and reinforced after it was damaged by strong waves and storm surges brought about by typhoons and the southwest monsoon, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) Region 1 head. In an interview with media representatives…
AN ordinance was passed by the Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) on August 26, 2025 allowing owners of forfeited properties to settle unpaid taxes and retake their assets if these have not yet been transferred to the city government. The ordinance, authored by Councilors Michael Fernandez and Jeslito Seen, is intended…
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